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The feeling of emptiness questionnaire (CSV). elaboration and validation
Nerea Palomares1, Jordi Arévalo2, Ana Soto2
1Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Psicología Clínica, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Complutense. Campus de Somosaguas s/n. 28223. Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid. España. Centro de Investigación en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM). Hospital Gregorio Marañón. Pabellón de Gobierno 1a Planta C/ Dr. Esquerdo 46. 28007 España.
Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria
|November 19, 2020
Summary
A new questionnaire was developed to measure the chronic feeling of emptiness (CFE), a key diagnostic criterion in psychiatry. This tool aims to improve diagnostic reliability and consistent clinical application of the CFE concept.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Assessment
Background:
- Chronic feeling of emptiness (CFE) is a diagnostic criterion in current psychiatric classifications.
- Lack of a standardized rating scale hinders diagnostic reliability and consistent clinical application of CFE.
- A validated instrument is needed to objectively assess CFE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the dimensional components of chronic feeling of emptiness.
- To develop and validate a specific questionnaire for assessing CFE.
- To enhance the reliability and consistency of CFE diagnosis in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory factor analysis to identify underlying dimensions of CFE.
- Development of a questionnaire based on identified dimensions.
- Psychometric evaluation of the questionnaire (reliability, validity).
Main Results:
- The study identified key dimensional components contributing to CFE.
- A novel questionnaire was successfully developed and demonstrated good psychometric properties.
- The new scale showed potential for reliable and valid assessment of CFE.
Conclusions:
- The developed questionnaire provides a much-needed tool for assessing CFE.
- This instrument can improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility for CFE.
- Further research should validate the scale in diverse clinical populations.
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